The Poorest County In Every State
By several measures, the U.S. economy is stronger than it has been in recent memory. Falling to just 3.6% in 2022, the annual unemployment rate is the lowest it has been since the 1960s,…
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For Almost 50 years Virginia’s Unemployment Rate Has Been Better Than the US Average
In an era of economic uncertainty, the U.S. job market remains resilient. After falling to 3.7% in November 2023, the national unemployment rate has been below 4% for 22 consecutive months, the longest streak…
24 Largest Fish Ever Caught in New York
For residents outside the state, New York City is the first (and, perhaps, the only) thing that comes to mind when considering New York State. The Big Apple casts a big shadow, no doubt.…
The Heaviest Tanks of the Modern Era
In the modern era of warfare, it is not always the side with the biggest tanks that wins the war, but having heavy tanks sure helps a ton. Battle tanks weigh heavily on the…
How North Carolina’s Job Market Compared to the US Over the Last 47 Years
In an era of economic uncertainty, the U.S. job market remains resilient. After falling to 3.7% in November 2023, the national unemployment rate has been below 4% for 22 consecutive months, the longest streak…
26 Wild West Outlaws Who Became Legend
The American West saw rapid expansion and turbulence after 1840, especially following the Civil War between 1865-1900. As defined by the Library of Congress, this frontier era was marked by lawlessness and volatility. The…
Recognizable American Company Slogans
To make an effective company slogan, there is a mix of an artful blend of catchiness, brevity, and memorability. Many of the best ones adhere to a certain formula, making the slogan short and…
US States With the Highest Property Taxes
Homeownership rates in the U.S. escalated from 65.3% to 67.9% between the first and second quarters of 2020, marking the most substantial quarterly increase since these figures started being recorded in the 1960s. Owning…
The 12 Most Humid Countries in the World
Some people love humidity, while others absolutely cannot stand it. While it might be a perk or a minor inconvenience for some while on vacation, it can be a deal breaker or even a…
The US Military Rejected These Prototype Guns
When it comes to military and defense technology, the United States is on the cutting edge, with the development of new weapons systems being a consistent focus of U.S. Army designers. Whether it is…
What Part of the Country Has The Worst Crime? The Answer Might Surprise You
Between 1960 and 2020, the number of crimes reported to U.S. law enforcement agencies reached a peak of 14.9 million in 1991. The number fell to 7.72 million in 2020, slightly lower than the…
Cities Where Gun Related Crime is Surging
Gun sales have hit record highs in the United States in recent years. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 36.6 million firearms were manufactured and sold in the U.S. between…
The Most Challenging American Cities to Drive In
Certain cities can be especially dangerous for driving, more so than other areas. Whether they have ill-designed roads and traffic layouts that increase the likelihood of accidents or are regularly affected by inclement weather,…
23 Largest Fish Ever Caught in Florida
Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., trailing only California and Texas. However, the number of humans in Florida routinely swells far above the state’s 22.6 million permanent residents. Florida is…
26 Guns in the Arsenal of the US Army
Founded on June 14, 1775, the army is not only the largest branch of service in the U.S. military but one of the oldest as well (the Army National Guard is older – this…